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PSN Data Centre Connections

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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26 Mar 2018 at 14:07

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26 Mar 2018 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "PSN Data Centre Connections" was undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This contract, valued at £91,440 and classified under the Networks category, aims to provide PSN Connectivity from two DWP Data Centres. The procurement process is considered complete, with the contract period spanning from 31 January 2018 to 29 March 2021. The end date for the tender was 31 January 2018, and the award notice was published on 26 March 2018, indicating the selection of Virgin Media Business as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses looking to expand their reach in the public sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to provide network services. Companies with expertise in telecommunications, data centre operations, and public service connectivity would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those aiming to enhance governmental digital infrastructures.

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Notice Title

PSN Data Centre Connections

Notice Description

This contract will provide PSN Connectivity from two DWP Data Centres

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abf770fa-1218-4ef2-8684-a0586a26889b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901dec7c-95f5-418e-9325-3199ba4d2620
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2018 - 29 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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